Chapter 3

System Disassembly

This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the desktop computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.

Disassembly Requirements

To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:

Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge

Flat-blade screwdriver

Philips screwdriver

Hex screwdriver

Plastic flat-blade screwdriver

Plastic tweezers

NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.

NOTE: The disassembling instruction below is based on an X3810 sample. You will see a slightly difference between an actual X3910 system and some images hereafter.

Chapter 3

27

Page 35
Image 35
Acer X3910 manual System Disassembly, Disassembly Requirements